NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - NBC said Tuesday it would broadcast an additional
version of the hit reality show "The Apprentice" featuring Martha Stewart as
host.
The new edition will be titled "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart,"
the peacock network said. Donald Trump, the host of the original "Apprentice"
and creator Mark Burnett will serve as Executive Producers of both series.
"The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" will retain the general format of the
original series including weekly eliminations, but the format of the show will
be tailored to Stewart's personality and brand identity, according to the
network.
I sent this item to Mrs. Eleventh Hour yesterday, feeling it not to be blog-worthy. But wait! There is a nugget of controversy to be found after all. The question is, would she have gotten this show had she not been convicted? Is she profiting from her crime? Or has this deal been cut in spite of her criminal status? Discuss. Both of you.
3 comments:
Both of us? Me, Mrs. Eleventh Hour, and ETK?
I believe she would have gotten the show in spite of the crime. I think the crime is only going to add to the popularity of the show. However, she is a long time friend of Mr. Trump and would have been the logical choice for an extension of the show.
- Mrs. Eleventh Hour
Certainly it can't hurt Martha one little bit.
She's a great choice for a spinoff.
There will be those who hate, or at least distrust her, who will tune in, and there will be those who like her, or at least feel some sympathy, who will tune in.
And of course there will be those who have little concern either way with Martha, but who may just watch for the spectacle of seeing a millionaire jailbird momma fresh from doing her bit.
She'll need to be careful not to appear too nice, which may not be much of a problem in her case, nor to be too wanting of a "comeback" - as if she ever really left us.
ETK
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